The Doors - mono reissue

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All records are from my personal collection, are from a smoke-free environment and have been well cared for. 
I have 5,000 LPs. I am culling the herd, starting with duplicates.

The Doors
Debut LP - MONO Released by: Electra/Rhino reissue
The mono mix is decidedly different from the stereo, most noticeable on the final track.
The original mono press is very desirable by collectors and can be quite expensive when you can find it: the recording is now available in this re-issue.
I have both the original and the re-issue: often the sound quality of reissues is not quite as dynamic as a well-cared for original.
In this case, they are very close.

Vinyl:
Play grade: NM+ - Played once. Unsealed, meaning you know that
for all intents and purposes, this is a mint record with no manufacturer defects Visual grade: NM+ - still retains all of its luster Jacket:
Visual grade: NM+ - still in plastic wrap; see pictures
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Cartridge: Koetsu Onyx, re-tipped by van den Hul Tonearm: Sumiko MMT Table: VPI HW MK IV
Preamp: Beard P505, refurbished with new audio grade caps Amps: Julius Futterman OTL3s, modified to Triode, refurbished with new audio grade caps Crossovers: Mastering Lab, refurbished with new audio grade caps Speakers: Altec Lansing 604Cs
When cleaned, it is done on the following equipment:
VPI HW 16
My philosophy is: better to keep clean, than to overclean.
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GRADING: Revised March 18, 2016 I am a serious collector with a 5,000+ LP collection built up over decades.  I am thinning the herd. Most of my records are EX or better. I endeavor to visually grade - and often play grade (especially the more expensive items) - my listings as accurately as possible: the photos are of the actual item listed in order to aid you in evaluation.  
Since grading is an art, in those rare instances where there is a disagreement, I’ll make every effort to make it right by making a reasonable adjustment to the selling price that satisfies each of us.
I package and ship my vinyl records with care, using a corrugated box to ensure that your vinyl record arrives safely. Records of $100 and over will be shipped insured to protect you against the risk of damage. 

STILL SEALED, or SS
Vinyl:
Visual:   Factory sealed, never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint, but one can’t know for sure until the album is actually opened.
Play:     N/A
Cover:
Visual:  Album is still in the factory-applied shrink-wrapping.
MINT or M: 
Vinyl:
Visual  - Vinyl maintains full luster, almost no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played (many collectors feel that there is no such thing as a perfect record. I am one of them). Maybe a paper scuff, no hairline scratches.
Play   -  Disc plays perfectly or very nearly perfectly, sounds clear, bright and quiet, a "black" background Cover:
visual - Nearly perfect; no corner dings, marks, tears, dents, impressions from the disc, wear or other flaws.
I almost never give out this grade.

NEAR MINT or NM, M-
Vinyl:
visual - Vinyl maintains full luster, is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. Very minor, barely visible scuffs, but no scratches. Label is clean and unmarked. 
play - Sounds clear, bright, very quiet.  Plays near perfectly. A click or two is permitted, but otherwise plays with little to no audible noise. 
Cover:
visual - Very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to perfection as possible.

EXCELLENT or EX  
Vinyl:
visual - Vinyl maintains most of its luster; may have minor paper scuffs and a hairline scratch or two; label is clean and unmarked
play - play - Sounds bright and clear, there may be a few more ticks or pops but do not noticeably impact play, if at all. Disc plays extremely well.
Cover:
visual - Very minor disc impression/ring wear; artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear; slight corner creases; no wrinkles, puckers, seam splits; writing on the cover, if any, is minimal.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+
Vinyl:
visual - Vinyl maintains much of its luster; some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and/or scuffs, labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean.
play - Sound not as bright: there may be some high-frequency loss that would be revealed on high quality stereo systems. A few more clicks or pops than above but not distracting; minimal impact on the sound quality. Disc still is very enjoyable, plays very well. 
Cover:
visual - More but still minor disc impression/ring and seam wear; writing or marks are more more extensive and larger but minor. There may be slight discoloration or small, minor stains. Corners may have small creases or fraying; seam splits, if any, will be minor, maybe an inch or two.

VERY GOOD or VG
Vinyl:
visual - Vinyl maintains some luster but is starting to trend toward dull, grayish. Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs. Labels may have tape marks, writing.
play - The visual defects are an indication of or cause of minor surface noise that does not overpower the music. There are no skips.  
Cover:
visual - Disc impression/ring and seam wear is more pronounced, but the artwork is still attractive. Seam splits may be more extensive, they may be taped. There may be yellowing, discoloration or staining that is more extensive than above and there may be larger writing,  labels, or marks. Corners may have creases or other damage and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork.

GOOD or G
Vinyl:
visual - Vinyl maintains little luster: well-played, dull, grayish, scuffs with deeper scratches. May be slightly warped. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.  
play - Visual defects are an indication or cause of distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, ticks, cracks). The record will still play through without any skips. 
Cover:
visual - Disc impression/ring and seam wear is significant, pronounced; large marker writing, major seam splits, masking or duct tape seam repairs, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, other flaws that damage the artwork. 

This is a record you buy and hold until a better one comes along. I rarely sell these: they have to be a very good "GOOD" and very rare for me to have in my collection.

FAIR/POOR
Vinyl:
visual - Retains no luster; scratches that can be felt, possibly chipped, even cracked, badly warped  
play - very distracting surface noise, skipping and/or repeating. All but unlistenable
Cover:
visual - will have major seam splits on all three sides, to the point that they don't contain the record, stains or mildew from water damage, significantly marred by writing and wear. 

I rarely sell these, because I rarely keep them myself.

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